Mercury is making waves with their new launch of MerCruiser Bravo Four S forward-facing drive. The latest addition to the venerable Bravo drive series, the Bravo Four S drive delivers the same level of reliability as its predecessors, with forward-facing props and a newly upgraded suite of intuitive Smart Tow controls that make it easy to create ideal wakes for surfing and other tow sports. The Bravo Four S drive is a critical element of a comprehensive tow sports package that seamlessly integrates with the boat's propulsion, surf tab and ballast control systems. When designing the Bravo Four S drive, Mercury first looked to its past - clear back to 1949, when the company invented the first reversible gear case. Mercury applied its expertise in hydrodynamic engineering to build a modern forward-facing drive appropriate for today's boating applications. Then it added five pairs of custom-crafted propellers that are optimized to run in a dual, forward-facing configuration that is ideal for surfing. 

The new Bravo Four S drive is the answer that many Mercury boatbuilder partners and dealers have been looking for a to capitalize on the burgeoning popularity of wakesurfing, wakeboarding and other tow sports. For marine dealers, the Bravo Four S drive is a game-changer. It provides added appeal for any consumer looking to use a runabout or deck boat for wakesurfing. Yet, thanks to the trimmable drive and stringent Mercury benchmarks for minimizing noise, vibration and harshness, the new forward-facing drive can still slip in for an exciting sandbar BBQ or provide a peaceful sunset cruise after a long day on the surfboard. The Bravo Four S drive is the ultimate marriage of Mercury engineering legacy and modern digital technologies aimed at one of the industry's hottest segments. It's one more example of the company's commitment to crafting total boating solutions that drive your customers to Mercury to power their experiences on the water. 

(Trade Only Magazine)
We've been moving in the right direction since 1949.
At Mercury, we focus on moving forward, while never ignoring our past. That's how you build a legacy. Like the one Mercury started more than 70 years ago, when we invented the world's first reversible gear case. That was our first experience with forward-facing drives. Here's our latest: Introducing the Merucry MerCruiser Bravo Four S forward-facing drive, a versatile sterndrive with the capability to surfand an enhanced set of Smart Tow digital controls. The Smart Tow system makes it simple for anyone to deliver the perfect launch intensity and wake for tow sports every time through integrated surf tab, ballast and speed controls. It's a complete water sports system. It's the Bravo Four S forward-facing drive. Move Forward.

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SMART TOW

Take the guesswork out of pulling skiers, tubers, wake boarders and wake surfers. Select your profile and enjoy the perfect launch and speed every time. Just hit the throttle and go!

SMART TOW HELPS WITH:

Tow Sports Speed Control

Greater Vessel Control

Intuitive Boating Controls

Smoother Ride

HOW IT WORKS

• Smart Tow uses your boat’s rpm and speed to launch and maintain consistent speed throughout a run.
• Choose from one of five preset profiles or create up to eight custom profiles.
• Set custom profiles to specify acceleration ramp rate, amount of overshoot, length of overshoot and target speed.
• Smart Tow is available on Mercury VesselView displays, SC1000 gauges and most MercMonitors. See your local dealer for engine compatibility.

It starts with the perfect wake, crafted for you. With a forward-facing design, the Mercury MerCruiser® Bravo Four S™ drive takes you through water with unrivaled handling and efficiency while creating the ideal wake for tow sports. Whether you’re at the wheel or the end of a tow rope, the versatility of the Bravo Four S drive combined with innovative SmartTow® features and fun-focused design moves you forward like no other drive before.